Microsoft TechForge 2009 SQL Server 2008 Unplugged Microsoft’s Data Platform Vinod Kumar Technology Evangelist – DB and BI
Game Changers The Data Explosion
Integrate data Deliver relevant information Drive actionable insights Manage by policies Simplify Application Development Store any information Protect your information Ensure business continuity Predictable response
Secure Access Strong Authentication Granular Authorization Transparent Data Encryption External Key Management Protect system Secure deployment Secure by default Simplify compliance Enhanced Data Auditing Enterprise Wide Security Policies Protect your information Secure business-critical data
Optimize Performance Efficient Data Storage Prescriptive Guidance Analyze Performance Data Collection Performance Insights Predict Performance Plan Freezing Resource Governor Predictable Response Scale for any size business
Flexible Administration Visual Management Automate Operations Manage centrally Enterprise Policies Monitor Compliance Monitor Health Management Reports Performance Tuning Tools Reduce Management Cost Spend less time on operations
Unstructured Information File Storage Search text Extensible Types Geospatial information Spatial Standards Visualize Location Structured information Model complex hierarchies Sparsely populated data Store your information Information Lifecycle Management
Build Faster Connect to data Cleanse data Integrate data Manage Efficiently Efficient Data Storage Manage mixed workloads Streamline Aggregates Scalable Performance DW Query Optimizations Enhanced Partitioning Integrate & Manage data Next Generation Data Warehousing
Author reports Enhanced Designers Flexible Layout Manage reports Enterprise Platform Server-based Deployment Deliver reports Rich Visualizations Render in Office Share reports Deliver Relevant Reports Enterprise Reporting Platform
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Summary Realm of databases are changing Data Explosion, Increasing functionality and shrinking maintenance window is a challenge SQL Server 2008 is an ocean –Know how to swim through various features –When to use one over other –Keep exploring –Businesses drives usage of features
Microsoft TechForge 2009 Thank You
Resources Virtual Labs : SQL 2005 Labs: (30 labs) e-Book of SQL 2008: Certifications and Learning: Express Edition: SQL Server 2008 Web Edition: